Department of English and Reading

The Kenwood English Department offers courses that focus on the pleasures and challenges of reading, literary interpretation, and writing. Courses in English will prepare students for argumentative, informative, and narrative writing. Through the English courses, KHS students will become proficient in literary criticism and prepare for real-world writing.

All student learning needs are addressed through the support of co-teaching teams specializing in addressing the needs of students with IEPS. The teachers in the KHS English Department strive to push every student to read and write at college-level. AP Courses in Composition and Literature further challenge students to be college-ready readers and writers.


Courses at Kenwood 

• English 9
• English 10 
• English 11 
• English 12 
• IB English 11-12
• AP Language and Composition 
• AP Literature 
• Journalism 
• Hip Hop as Literature 
• Yearbook 
• Creative Writing 
• Theater Arts
• Read 180 
• HD Words     


Graduation Requirements        

Students must pass the classes below, as well as passing the English 10 MCAP High School Assessment.  

English 9 1 Credit
English 10 1 Credit
English 11 1 Credit 
English 12 1 Credit
          

Additional Information

KHS has an English National Honor Society for students that qualify. Students must be in their sophomore, junior, or senior year. Students must maintain a 3.50 across all English courses and a 3.0 cumulative GPA. Students must also maintain behavior that is acceptable to school guidelines.

Updated 8/15/2025